Introduced for 1953, the Corvette evolved from a relatively modest fiberglass-bodied roadster into a world-class sports car, while retaining its front-engine, rear-wheel-drive configuration for more than six decades. Eight generations—commonly identified as C1 through C8—trace major changes in styling, engineering and performance.
The C1 Corvette (1953–62) debuted with a fiberglass body, a 235-ci “Blue Flame” inline-six and two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. Performance improved dramatically when Chevrolet introduced its 265-ci small-block V8 for 1955. The Corvette received a major styling revision for 1956, while the 1957 model could be ordered with a 283-ci fuel-injected V8 producing as much as one horsepower per cubic inch. Another redesign for 1958 introduced quad headlights, and the final 1961–62 cars previewed the rear styling of the next generation. For 1962, displacement increased to 327 cubic inches.
The C2 Corvette (1963–67) introduced the Sting Ray name and transformed the Corvette into a more sophisticated sports car with independent rear suspension. For the first time, buyers could choose a coupe as well as a convertible. The 1963 coupe’s split rear window lasted only one year and became one of the most collectible Corvette design features. Four-wheel disc brakes arrived for 1965, the same year Chevrolet began offering the 396-ci big-block V8. The 427 V8 followed for 1966, with increasingly powerful versions culminating in legendary 1967 models such as the L88.
The C3 (1968–82) adopted dramatic “shark” styling inspired by the Mako Shark II concept car while initially retaining much of the C2 chassis underneath. Early C3s offered an extensive range of small- and big-block engines, including the 427 and later 454. The 1970–72 LT-1 350 became one of the era’s most desirable small-block combinations. Federal emissions regulations, lower compression ratios and changing horsepower-rating methods contributed to a substantial decline in advertised output during the 1970s. The chrome front bumper disappeared for 1973, followed by the chrome rear bumper for 1974. The convertible was discontinued after 1975, and the traditional flat rear window gave way to a large fastback-style glass rear window for 1978. By the early 1980s performance was beginning to recover, and the final 1982 cars introduced Cross-Fire Injection.
The C4 Corvette (1984–96) represented the first complete Corvette redesign in roughly 20 years; there was no regular-production 1983 Corvette sold to the public. The C4 featured a much more modern chassis, digital instrumentation and dramatically improved handling. Early cars retained Cross-Fire Injection, but Tuned Port Injection arrived for 1985. The convertible returned for 1986. A major performance milestone came with the 1990 ZR-1, powered by the Lotus-designed, Mercury Marine-built DOHC LT5 V8. For 1992, the standard Corvette received the new 300-hp LT1, while the 1996 Grand Sport and LT4-powered cars provided a memorable finale for the generation.
The C5 (1997–2004) brought another major engineering change. Its new structure used a rear-mounted transaxle connected to the engine by a torque tube, improving weight distribution while increasing interior space and chassis rigidity. The new LS1 5.7-liter V8 established the architecture that would underpin generations of GM performance engines. The convertible returned for 1998, followed by the fixed-roof coupe. The Z06 arrived for 2001, initially with 385 horsepower and soon increasing to 405 horsepower, giving Corvette buyers near-supercar performance at a comparatively accessible price.
The C6 Corvette (2005–13) refined the C5 formula with a shorter body, exposed headlights for the first time since 1962 and increasingly powerful engines. The LS2 initially produced 400 horsepower, while the 2008 Corvette received the 430-hp 6.2-liter LS3. The major headline was the 2006 Z06, which used a 505-hp, 7.0-liter LS7 V8 and extensive lightweight construction. Chevrolet went even further with the 2009 ZR1, whose supercharged 6.2-liter LS9 produced 638 horsepower. The 2010 Grand Sport provided wider Z06-inspired bodywork and chassis upgrades without the Z06’s LS7 engine.
The C7 Corvette (2014–19) revived the Stingray name and introduced sharper styling, a substantially upgraded interior and a new 6.2-liter LT1 V8 producing up to 460 horsepower. The 2015 Z06 added a supercharged LT4 with 650 horsepower and could be ordered with either a manual or automatic transmission. The 2017 Grand Sport combined the naturally aspirated Stingray powertrain with much of the Z06’s wider bodywork, brakes and chassis hardware. The ultimate front-engine production Corvette was the 2019 ZR1, powered by a 755-hp supercharged LT5 V8.
The C8 Corvette, introduced for 2020, represented the most radical transformation in Corvette history. Chevrolet abandoned the traditional front-engine layout and placed the engine behind the passenger compartment, creating the first production mid-engine Corvette. The Stingray’s 6.2-liter LT2 V8 produces up to 495 horsepower and is paired exclusively with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. The 2023 Z06 introduced the naturally aspirated 5.5-liter LT6 flat-plane-crank V8, producing 670 horsepower and revving to 8,600 rpm. For 2024, the E-Ray combined the Stingray’s V8 with an electric front motor, creating the first production hybrid and first all-wheel-drive Corvette.
The C8 family expanded again with the ZR1, using a twin-turbocharged version of the 5.5-liter DOHC V8 to push Corvette performance beyond anything offered by previous generations. The twin-turbocharged 5.5L engine in the C8 ZR1 is designated the LT7 (rather than just a modified LT6).
Important Sales Reviewed by SCM Experts
Each month for the past 38 years, SCM’s analysts have reviewed 5 to 7 significant cars sold at auction, and discuss what options, history, or details made that particular more or less valuable. They give their expert opinion on the market for these cars, and whether this car was well bought or well sold. If you’re thinking of purchasing a Chevrolet Corvette, you’ll likely find these profiles critical in helping you make the right decision.
1954 Chevrolet CorvetteBy Brett Hatfield · Published June 15, 2026
Photos courtesy Kruse Auctions A strong price achieved by a very nice car in a rare color Introduced for 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette was America’s bold answer to the European sports cars that were capturing attention after World War II, and by 1954, the concept was gaining real momentum. Still hand-built in low numbers and […]
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1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window CoupeBy Brett Hatfield · Published March 20, 2026
This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window coupe body shell includes the roof structure, firewall, doors, floors and partial interior components. The front bodywork and much of the rear bodywork are missing. The seller tells us that it had been sitting outside before their acquisition and that the frame was discarded due to damage. This C2 Split-Window […]
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1988 Chevrolet Corvette ChallengeBy Rory Jurnecka · Published August 14, 2025
This 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is one of approximately 50 prepared by Protofab for Bergstrom Racing to compete in the SCCA 1988 Corvette Challenge spec series. Each was fitted with race equipment consisting of a full roll cage, an onboard fire-suppression system, racing seats, Bilstein shock absorbers and 17-inch Dymag wheels. This example was reportedly driven […]
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1957 Chevrolet Corvette SSBy John L. Stein · Published April 18, 2025
In early October 1956, following approvals from GM’s top brass, Ed Cole, then General Manager of the Chevrolet Motor Division, assigned Zora Arkus-Duntov with the task of building a Chevrolet race car that would be known internally as Project XP-64, later officially named the Corvette SS (Super Sport). Zora Arkus-Duntov hand-picked a talented team of […]
Read more 1971 Chevrolet Corvette ZR2 ConvertibleBy Tom Glatch · Published July 11, 2022
This exceedingly rare 1971 Chevrolet Corvette ZR2 convertible from the famed Ed Foss Collection is a reference-grade, multiple award winner of the highest caliber. Known as “Zora’s Racer” after Corvette Chief Engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov, the ZR2’s entry in 1971 was shrouded in mystery, with no pre-production hype, road tests or leaked photographs. The spiritual successor […]
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1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88By Thomas Glatch · Published May 12, 2021
In Corvette’s almost 70-year history, there has never been another variant like the L88, an earthshaking machine of raw, unbridled power that redefined Corvette performance and amassed a winning record in FIA and SCCA production competition that went unchallenged for years afterwards. Just as Zora Arkus-Duntov intended, the L88 left no doubt that it was […]
Read more 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Resto-ModBy Kevin · Published July 13, 2020
GM LS3 with 540 hp GM 4L70E automatic overdrive transmission Lokar shifter Art Morrison sport chassis Strange Engineering self-dampening shocks Six-piston polished Wilwood front brakes; four-piston Wilwood rear Power windows Air conditioning 18- and 20-inch Schott wheels with Toyo Redline tires Popular Videos about the Chevrolet Corvette Wood Carving – 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 – […]
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2009 Chevrolet Corvette C6RSBy John L. Stein · Published June 3, 2020
The sixth of just seven cars built by Pratt & Miller to celebrate the success of the American Le Mans Series C6.R 8.2-liter V8 engine by Katech Performance 600 hp, 600 ft-lb torque Cat-back Corsa exhaust Aluminum flywheel and Centerforce Dual Friction clutch Blueprinted 6-speed manual transmission Carbon-fiber body panels (excluding doors and rear deck […]
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1957 Chevrolet Corvette 283/283By Tom Glatch · Published April 13, 2020
One of just 1,040 Fuelies built for 1957 Comprehensively restored in 2011 Superbly presented and ready for anything Popular Videos about the Chevrolet Corvette 283/283 Resto-Mod vs Original! 1957 Chevrolet Corvette 283/283 HP Convertible – BARRETT-JACKSON PALM BEACH Barrett-Jackson 5,501 views 1957 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 283/283 HP FACTORY FUEL-INJECTED ROADSTER | Daniel Schmitt & Co. Daniel […]
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1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/435 ConvertibleBy B. Mitchell Carlson · Published March 20, 2020
Top-of-the-line 427/435 convertible finished in Marina Blue over Bright Blue Highly optioned with desirable cast-aluminum bolt-on wheels, hard top, F41 suspension and off-road exhaust Well-documented chain of ownership dating back to 1967 Bloomington Gold Certified, Survivor, Benchmark and NCRS Top Flight Award Winner Exceptionally well-preserved, unrestored example with original Protect-O-Plate. Among the finest examples known […]
Read more 1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427/450 convertibleBy John L. Stein · Published February 14, 2020
Early-production 427-ci convertible Built in October 1965 L72 engine Sidepipes Close-ratio M21 4-speed gearbox Power steering Finned cast-aluminum knockoff wheels AM/FM radio Removable hard top Milano Maroon paint Saddle leather interior Popular Videos about the Chevrolet Corvette Wood Carving – 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 – Woodworking Art Woodworking Art 42,060,016 views ZR1 Vette vs Jet! […]
Read more 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Custom convertibleBy John L. Stein · Published December 6, 2019
5.7-L, 405-hp LS6 engine Tremec 5-speed gearbox VBP suspension 1963 body panels and doors 1967 stinger hood 1967 sidemount exhausts 1967 turbine wheels NVU programmable instrument cluster Vintage Air a/c system AM/FM Bluetooth radio Less than 1,000 miles since completion “Rebuilt” title Popular Videos about the Chevrolet Corvette Wood Carving – 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 […]
Read more 1996 Chevrolet Corvette coupeBy John L. Stein · Published September 27, 2019
300-hp, 5.7-liter multi-port fuel-injected V8 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive Z51 Performance Handling Package Power steering Power anti-lock disc brakes Torch Red exterior Light gray interior Removable tinted roof panel Power leather sport bucket seats 55,337 miles showing Popular Videos about the Chevrolet Corvette Wood Carving – 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 – Woodworking Art Woodworking […]
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1963 Chevrolet Corvette 327/340 convertibleBy John L. Stein · Published August 2, 2019
Desirable first-year-production Sting Ray 327-ci 340-hp L76 V8 4-speed manual transmission Daytona Blue exterior Dark blue interior Significant age- and use-related flaws and patina Soft top and hard top included 62,948 miles showing No videos found for "Chevrolet Corvette 327/340 convertible".
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1995 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1By John L. Stein · Published June 12, 2019
Offered from the Youngtimer Collection One of 448 1995 Corvette ZR-1s produced One of 49 Competition Yellow ’95 ZR-1s 5.7-liter, 405-hp LT5 V8 Sold new through Uftring Chevrolet-Oldsmobile in Washington, IL Odometer displays fewer than 1,000 miles Includes factory build sheet, window sticker and owner’s kit Includes mileage log and ownership notes from original owner […]
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1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector EditionBy John L. Stein · Published April 12, 2019
Collector Edition One of 6,759 produced Original window sticker Owner’s manual Matching-numbers 5.7-liter, 200-hp V8 4-speed automatic transmission Mirrored T-tops Power door locks Power windows Power brakes Air conditioning 49,464 miles Unrestored No videos found for "Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition".
Read more 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06By John L. Stein · Published February 18, 2019
7.0-liter LS7 V8 engine 6-speed manual transmission Hurricane cold-air intake Dry-sump lubrication Kooks Headers CORSA Performance exhaust Power-steering fluid cooler Gearbox oil cooler Differential oil cooler PFAVT adjustable coil-over dampers Front 6-piston brake calipers Rear 4-piston brake calipers Radially vented and cross-drilled brake rotors Head-up display 9,294 miles Popular Videos about the Chevrolet Corvette Wood […]
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1973 Chevrolet Corvette 454/275By John Boyle · Published November 29, 2018
Matching-numbers LS4 454/275 M21 4-speed manual transmission Factory air conditioning 47,000 original miles Popular Videos about the Chevrolet Corvette Wood Carving – 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 – Woodworking Art Woodworking Art 42,060,016 views ZR1 Vette vs Jet! – Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Races A U.S. Navy Fighter Jet MotorTrend Channel 22,456,426 views Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 […]
Read more 1957 Chevrolet Corvette 283/283 FuelieBy Brett Hatfield · Published October 5, 2018
Top-of-the-line fuel-injected Corvette with factory 4-speed manual gearbox Expertly restored by Glenn Vaughn with receipts totaling over $160,000 Striking Onyx Black over Venetian Red livery The ultimate 1950s American sports car Popular Videos about the Chevrolet Corvette Wood Carving – 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 – Woodworking Art Woodworking Art 42,060,016 views ZR1 Vette vs […]
Read more 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 350/300 coupeBy Brett Hatfield · Published August 6, 2018
This 1969 Corvette is powered by its matching-numbers 350/300-hp 8-cylinder engine and a 4-speed manual transmission. The rest of the drivetrain is matching numbers as well. It comes well optioned with a bright blue interior, T-tops, pop-out rear window and an AM/FM radio. It rides on a set of replacement tires from the mid-’70s and […]
Read more 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/435 convertibleBy John L. Stein · Published June 11, 2018
427-ci, 435-hp L71 engine with transistorized ignition Muncie M21 4-speed transmission Complete frame-off restoration Presented in the original Sunfire Yellow with a black top Black interior with optional AM/FM radio 59,851 miles shown Original Chevrolet Owner Protection Plan and Protect-O-Plate included Remnants of build sheet/tank sticker Copies of original order form and MSO document Photographs […]
Read more 1957 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270By Tom Glatch · Published April 16, 2018
Fresh body-off restoration from an NCRS vice chairman Matching-numbers, 283-ci, 270-hp, dual-quad engine 4-speed manual transmission Wonder Bar radio Heater Windshield washers Parking-brake alarm Two-tone paint New chrome BF Goodrich Silvertown wide whitewalls Painted to meet current NCRS judging Popular Videos about the Chevrolet Corvette Wood Carving – 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 – Woodworking Art […]
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1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport coupeBy John L. Stein · Published February 20, 2018
No. 868 of 1,000 1996 Corvette Grand Sports produced One of 810 Grand Sport coupes 29,959 actual miles Sold new in Michigan Resided on East Coast for seven years before moving west Admiral Blue paint with an Arctic White stripe and red hash marks Two-tone interior with Torch Red leather seats LT4 5.7-liter V8 engine […]
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1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454/365 coupeBy John L. Stein · Published December 1, 2017
71,000 original miles Original matching-numbers 454-ci, 365-hp LS5 engine 4-speed manual transmission One of 1,455 equipped with the factory alarm system Four Season air conditioning (not operational) Power steering and brakes Original AM/FM radio Original luggage rack T-tops with original covers Pop-out rear window Original order copy Original owner’s manual in plastic sleeve with brochure […]
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1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Split-Window TankerBy John L. Stein · Published September 28, 2017
One of only 199 Z06 Corvettes built Includes desirable 36-gallon fuel tank Saddle Tan exterior Saddle interior Steel wheels with full covers Period-correct black sidewall tires Popular Videos about the Chevrolet Corvette Wood Carving – 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 – Woodworking Art Woodworking Art 42,060,016 views ZR1 Vette vs Jet! – Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Races […]
Read more 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1By John L. Stein · Published July 28, 2017
One of 3,032 ZR-1s built for 1990 All-original condition with 953 miles showing 375-hp, 4-cam, 32-valve LT5 engine Normal and full engine power key 6-speed manual transmission Electronic Selective Ride and Handling suspension Four-wheel disc brakes Factory alloy wheels Power steering, windows, seats, mirrors and door locks Removable tinted-glass roof Air conditioning Delco-Bose AM/FM/CD/cassette audio […]
Read more 1953 Chevrolet Corvette RoadsterBy John L. Stein · Published May 30, 2017
Early production no. 62 Highly decorated first-year example of “America’s sports car” NCRS Duntov Mark of Excellence Award winner NCRS Top Flight Award winner Bloomington Gold Certified 235-ci, 150-hp Blue Flame Special 6-cylinder engine Triple Carter side-draft carburetors Powerglide 2-speed automatic transmission No videos found for "Chevrolet Corvette Roadster".
Read more 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427/435 L89 convertibleBy Patrick Smith · Published April 17, 2017
Part of the Tyson Collection Top Flight Award Winner in September 2011 Original, legible tank sticker 427/435 hp Matching-numbers engine Aluminum head option Close-ratio 4-speed transmission 3.70:1 differential Corvette Bronze with tobacco leather interior Power windows Power brakes F41 suspension Telescopic steering column Transistor ignition Tinted glass Auxiliary hard top No videos found for "Chevrolet […]
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1965 Chevrolet Corvette 327/375 Fuelie convertibleBy John L. Stein · Published February 20, 2017
327-ci/375-hp L84 V8 Original numbers-matching engine Last year for Rochester fuel injection Original Muncie M20 4-speed transmission First year for four-wheel disc brakes Optional knockoff aluminum wheels Presented in Nassau Blue Pristine two-tone blue and white interior Body-off restoration Completely detailed NCRS Top Flight Award winner No videos found for "Chevrolet Corvette 327/375 Fuelie convertible".
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1963 Chevrolet Corvette 327/340 coupeBy Jeff Zurschmeide · Published October 10, 2016
Iconic Split-Window design Ideally preserved, unrestored example with 60,000 documented miles NCRS Top Flight and Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals Heritage Award Winner Desirably optioned and impressively documented Offered with window sticker, owner’s manual, Protect-O-Plate and 1963 brochure Popular Videos about the Chevrolet Corvette Wood Carving – 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 – Woodworking Art Woodworking […]
Read more 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1By John L. Stein · Published September 1, 2016
638-hp supercharged LS9 engine 6-speed transmission, twin-disc clutch Selective Magnetic Ride Control Aluminum chassis, 3,324-lb curb weight Carbon-fiber hood, front fenders, roof panel, rocker moldings and front splitter Brembo four-wheel disc brakes Chrome 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels Blade Silver with black leather interior Bose seven-speaker sound system Keyless entry and remote start Heated […]
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1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06By Dale Novak · Published July 18, 2016
One of the 199 Z06 Corvettes produced in 1963 Built on May 7, 1963, and delivered to Harry Mann Chevrolet in Los Angeles, CA Equipped with the Z06 special-performance equipment option, which included heavy-duty finned metallic brakes, special backing plates, cooling fans, air scoops and heavy-duty suspension, shocks, springs and sway bar L84 fuel-injected 327/360 […]
Read more 1960 Chevrolet Corvette 283/290 Big-Brake convertibleBy John L. Stein · Published July 1, 2016
One of 119 RPO 687 “Big-Brake” 1960 Corvettes One of 759 1960 Corvettes built with the 283-ci/290-hp fuel-injected engine BorgWarner T-10 4-speed manual transmission Temperature-controlled radiator fan Positraction rear axle (4.11:1 ratio) Heavy-duty brake and steering package Wide wheels (15 by 5.5 inches) 6.70-by-15 blackwall tires Auxiliary hard top Wonder Bar signal-seeking AM radio Unrestored […]
Read more 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/390 coupeBy John L. Stein · Published May 1, 2016
Highly original example of the final C2 Sting Ray coupe Handsome original color combination with black stinger hood 427-ci V8 engine Single Holley 4-bbl carburetor 390 hp at 5,400 rpm 4-speed manual Displays less than 50,000 original miles 2007 Bloomington Gold Survivor Award 2015 NCRS Second Flight Award Accompanied by original jack, spare wheel and […]
Read more 1970 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1By John L. Stein · Published March 1, 2016
This 1970 Corvette LT-1 coupe was bought new off the showroom floor at Backhus-Ebert Chevy-Olds in Fowlerville, MI, in May 1970. Options included the 350-ci 370-hp solid-lifter engine, close-ratio 4-speed M21 transmission, 4.11 axle, power brakes, Firestone F70 white-letter tires, AM/FM radio, alarm system, and a dealer-added luggage rack. The seller purchased the Corvette from […]
Read more 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06By John L. Stein · Published January 1, 2016
VIN: 1G1YY12S615124660 One of 5,773 produced 385-hp LS6 engine 6,500-rpm redline tachometer Titanium exhaust system 6-speed manual transmission Bridgestone Potenza RE760 tires FE4 suspension Rear brake-cooling ducts Quicksilver paint Bose AM/FM/CD stereo Service records and original window sticker Driven 100 miles per month since new Presents in showroom condition yt_popular_videos: no make/model provided via shortcode […]
Read more 1963 Chevrolet Corvette 327/360 Fuelie coupeBy Tom Glatch · Published November 1, 2015
This Sting Ray coupe was built in the third week of December 1962 and left the factory wearing 916A Daytona Blue paint over an 898A Saddle leather interior. The car was equipped with the optional L84 360-hp engine package, M20 4-speed manual transmission, P48 knockoff aluminum wheels, A31 power windows and N11 side exhausts. Its […]
Read more 1954 Chevrolet Corvette CustomBy John L. Stein · Published September 1, 2015
Built using an original 1954 body and VIN tag Updated with an Art Morrison frame Kugel independent front and rear suspension with a two-inch offset for custom wheels Frame and underbody sanded, filled and painted to match the custom exterior Magnuson-supercharged LS6 engine with 554 dyno-proven horsepower to the rear wheels 4L60E transmission yt_popular_videos: no […]
Read more 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector EditionBy John L. Stein · Published July 1, 2015
One of 6,759 produced 14,515 miles believed to be original Bloomington Gold Certified in 2005 Original window sticker Matching-numbers 350-ci, 200-hp engine Automatic transmission Factory air conditioning Tilt/telescopic steering column Power steering Power brakes Power seat Power dock locks Power outside mirrors and antenna Cruise control Bronze-tinted glass T-tops Bose radio Aluminum wheels BF Goodrich […]
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1971 Chevrolet Corvette Resto-modBy John L. Stein · Published May 1, 2015
Nut-and-bolt frame-off restoration by His Place Inc. in Emmitsburg, MD, in 2009 683 miles since completion 540-ci Dart block engine by Shafiroff Racing Aluminum intake manifold Holley double-pumper carburetor MSD ignition Dyno tested at 682 hp, 680 ft/lbs torque Tremec TKO 600 5-speed transmission 4.11 Positraction REM coated ring and pinion Heavy-duty half shafts Aluminum […]
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1961 Chevrolet Corvette convertibleBy Carl Bomstead · Published February 10, 2015
This beautifully restored 1961 Corvette is powered by its 283/270-hp engine with two 4-barrel carburetors and a 4-speed manual transmission and its original shifter. This car was built with performance in mind. Painted in Roman Red with white side coves, this Corvette features a white soft top and red interior throughout. All the trim looks […]
Read more 1963 Chevrolet Corvette “711” racerBy John L. Stein · Published January 1, 2015
Harry Mann Chevrolet was the largest Corvette dealer in America when the new 1963 Sting Ray Z06 made its race debut at the October 1962 Times Grand Prix in Riverside, CA. However, driver Gary Pickens was relegated to the sidelines, as Chevrolet had released only six RPO Z06 competition Corvettes and none would be available […]
Read more 1972 Chevrolet Corvette CustomBy Jay Harden · Published November 1, 2014
• This ISCA award-winning 1972 Corvette coupe has been fully customized in every possible respect • Every piece able to be chromed (except engine block and frame) has been gold- or chrome-plated • This stand-out coupe was the result of thousands of hours of work • Documentation from the original owner • The seller traced […]
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1954 Chevrolet Corvette RoadsterBy John L. Stein · Published September 1, 2014
This beautifully restored second-year ’Vette has covered fewer than 34,000 miles with three different owners in the 60 years since it rolled off the line in St. Louis. Its original owner kept the car only briefly and drove it sparingly before its second owner acquired it in 1958 with a mere 2,000 miles on the […]
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1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/390 coupeBy Tom Glatch · Published July 1, 2014
• Unrestored with 2,996 original miles • One owner until July 2011 • Original 427/390, M20 4-speed and 3.36 Positraction rear end • Original paint, interior and chrome • Documented with practically every original document including the window sticker, Protect-O-Plate, purchase receipt, title, registration, photos and owner’s manual • The original owner, Don McNamara, is […]
Read more 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport convertibleBy John L. Stein · Published May 1, 2014
For the 1996 model year, Chevrolet decided that a very special Corvette was needed to commemorate the end of the highly successful C4 generation. Dubbed the Grand Sport, this special car was named after the famous lightweight factory Corvette racers of the early ’60s. Echoing the original, the new Grand Sport featured a special Admiral […]
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1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 coupeBy Michael Pierce · Published March 1, 2014
This vehicle is the only known 1967 red/red L88 produced; it has GM documentation in the form of a legible Tank Sheet (Order Copy) that has been validated by the GM/NCRS Document Validation Service. It’s optioned with the L88 427 HD engine, M22 4-speed, J56 heavy-duty brakes, J50 power brakes, F41 suspension, K66 transistor ignition, […]
Read more 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy Pace Car EditionsBy John L. Stein · Published January 1, 2014
This past summer, a trio of 1978 Pace Car Edition Corvettes sold over the course of 36 days. That’s not unusual in the auction world, but this was different. These cars brought $10k, $20k, and an astounding $86k, respectively. Every collector-car situation is unique, with parameters and factors changing with every sale. And that’s why, […]
Read more 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 convertibleBy Michael Pierce · Published November 1, 2013
• One of 80 built, with fewer than half as convertibles • No-hit body restored by the Naber Brothers of Houston • After its frame-off nut-and-bolt restoration, this 16,000-mile L88 received the honor of being Bloomington Gold Certified and invited to many Bloomington Gold Special Collections • Retains its “born-with” original motor • The only […]
Read more 1963 Chevrolet Corvette 327/300-hp convertibleBy John L. Stein · Published September 1, 2013
L75 327-ci 300-hp small-block engine 4-speed manual transmission Riverside Red exterior, black interior AM/FM radio Black soft top Finned aluminum knockoff wheels Whitewall tires Popular Videos about the Chevrolet Corvette Wood Carving – 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 – Woodworking Art Woodworking Art 42,060,016 views ZR1 Vette vs Jet! – Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Races A U.S. […]
Read more 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1By Michael Pierce · Published July 1, 2013
This 1990 Corvette ZR-1 was once part of Mike Yager’s personal collection. All original documentation comes with the car, including the original welcome letter from GM and a complete vehicle history in a scrapbook that includes all documents, photos and other memorabilia. Popular Videos about the Chevrolet Corvette Wood Carving – 2020 Chevrolet Corvette […]
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1957 Chevrolet Corvette 283/283 Fuelie convertibleBy Michael Pierce · Published May 1, 2013
This 1957 Corvette is confirmed by its VIN as having been delivered with the ultimate “283/283” V8 with Rochester fuel injection and high-lift cam, which still resides under the hood today. It is also equipped with a T-10 4-speed transmission, a Positraction rear axle, a signal-seeking AM radio, and both a soft top and a […]
Read more 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-window resto-modBy Michael Pierce · Published March 1, 2013
Completed in October 2012, a tribute to 50 years of the iconic 1963 Split-Window Corvette. An immaculate combination of original equipment and the latest in modern Corvette technology. New chassis equipped with C5 front suspension and C6 rear. New from GM, 500-hp LS3 Cammer engine with new 5-speed Tremec transmission. New 6-piston ZR1 Corvette […]
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1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1 A/c Test MuleBy Michael Pierce · Published January 1, 2013
• Zora Arkus-Duntov’s 1972 test car for the installation of air conditioning on an LT-1 • Bloomington Gold Special Collection • NCRS National Second Flight Award • 53,557 original miles • LT-1 engine • 4-speed manual • War Bonnet Yellow with black interior • Appeared in the movie “Apollo 13” • Tank sticker and microfilm […]
Read more 1965 Chevrolet Corvette 396/425 coupeBy SCM Contributor · Published November 1, 2012
In its first year of production, the 396/425-hp big-block-equipped 1965 Chevrolet Corvette was at its rarest in coupe form, a fact that today makes this beautiful example a rare find. It has been driven just 2,200 miles since the completion of its restoration in 2002, which included refinishing it in the original color combination of […]
Read more 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/435By Michael Pierce · Published September 1, 2012
Sold new at Bill DeFouw Chevrolet in Lafayette, IN, this fully restored 1967 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is one of 3,754 produced with the mighty RPO L71 427/435-hp Tri-Power big-block engine. An optional M21 Muncie 4-speed manual transmission, 4.11 Positraction rear axle and factory side exhaust add even more potency to this milestone mid-year Corvette, which […]
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1957 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 convertibleBy Tom Glatch · Published July 1, 2012
This is one of 6,339 Corvettes built in 1957, and one of only 10 cars produced in Inca Silver with Imperial White coves and a red interior. It was the recipient of a complete frame-off professional restoration to original specifications, including the replication of factory markings. Professionally detailed, it features a 283-ci, 270-hp V8 with […]
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1960 Chevrolet Corvette Race RatBy Tom Glatch · Published May 1, 2012
Chassis number: 00867S104420 George Reed of Illinois was a gentleman racer in the traditional sense of the term — wealthy, commanding and fi ercely competitive. By the late 1950s, he had already made a name for himself as a driver with strong fi nishes at Sebring, Nassau, Cumberland, Road America, Watkins Glen and Wilmot Hills. […]
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1963 Chevrolet Corvette 327/340 HP vs 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88By Michael Pierce · Published March 1, 2012
We examine two special Corvettes and find originality alone doesn’t drive value Editor’s note: Originality is only one component of value. To demonstrate that, we had our Corvette expert, Michael Pierce, take a look at two of the cars that crossed the block in Scottsdale. The cars included a 1963 Corvette 327/340 that made $55,000, […]
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1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 ConvertibleBy John L. Stein · Published November 1, 2010
This car could scare the unmentionable out of the small-bore Eurocentric entries in tours, or it could graduate summa cum outlandish from other events. In 1965, Zora Arkus-Duntov’s Corvette Engineering Group began developing the new 427 Mark IV engine for use in the Corvette as a full-bore endurance-racing engine, and in 1967 their work came […]
Read more 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 ConvertibleBy John L. Stein · Published October 28, 2010
This car could scare the unmentionable out of the small-bore Eurocentric entries in tours, or it could graduate summa cum outlandish from other events. In 1965, Zora Arkus-Duntov’s Corvette Engineering Group began developing the new 427 Mark IV engine for use in the Corvette as a full-bore endurance-racing engine, and in 1967 their work came […]
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1953 Chevrolet Corvette RoadsterBy Carl Bomstead · Published October 1, 2007
The Corvette was introduced at the General Motors Motorama at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York and it was a sensation. Its two-seater body was wrapped around the conventional perimeter frame chassis with independent front suspension and live rear axle. The body itself was a revelation, constructed from a revolutionary material called fiberglass that was […]
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1957 Chevrolet Corvette “Fuelie” ConvertibleBy David Gooding · Published February 1, 2006
In 1956 Chevrolet introduced a restyled Corvette that was a complete departure from earlier models. The new Corvettes gave the American sports car a new identity that was much more sporting. They were fast, sleek, and extremely clean in their appearance. Recognized by collectors as benchmark years in Corvette styling, the 1956 and 1957 models […]
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Past Auction Sales – Chevrolet Corvette
Average Chevrolet Corvette Sale Price by Year from SCM’s Platinum Auction Database:
Chevrolet Corvette Sales from SCM’s Platinum Auction Database:
Cars & Bids
Condition: 3-
Aug 18, 2026
$15,750
Hagerty Marketplace
Condition: 3
Aug 18, 2026
$19,528
Cars & Bids
Condition: 2-
Aug 18, 2026
$64,790
RM Sotheby's
Condition: 2+
Aug 13, 2026
$18,705,000
Bring a Trailer
Condition: 3+
Aug 7, 2026
$857,500
Barrett-Jackson
Condition: 3+
Jun 26, 2026
$64,900
Barrett-Jackson
Condition: 2-
Jun 26, 2026
$88,000
Barrett-Jackson
Condition: 3
Jun 26, 2026
$31,900
Barrett-Jackson
Condition: 3-
Jun 26, 2026
$18,700
Barrett-Jackson
Condition: 3-
Jun 26, 2026
$82,500
VanDerBrink Auctions
Condition: 2-
Jun 13, 2026
$118,770
VanDerBrink Auctions
Condition: 2
Jun 13, 2026
$20,865
Bonhams Cars
Condition: 3+
Jun 13, 2026
$49,280
VanDerBrink Auctions
Condition: 3+
Jun 13, 2026
$216,140
VanDerBrink Auctions
Condition: 3+
Jun 13, 2026
$105,930
VanDerBrink Auctions
Condition: 2
Jun 13, 2026
$50,290
VanDerBrink Auctions
Condition: 2-
Jun 13, 2026
$173,875
Bonhams Cars
Condition: 2
May 31, 2026
$28,000
Hemmings
Condition: 3
May 31, 2026
$75,600
Bonhams Cars
Condition: 2+
May 31, 2026
$56,000
Hemmings
Condition: 2
May 5, 2026
$174,300
Kruse Auctions
Condition: 3+
Apr 24, 2026
$351,500
Bring a Trailer
Condition: 2+
Apr 9, 2026
$159,500
Cars & Bids
Condition: 3
Mar 17, 2026
$22,314
Hemmings
Condition: 3+
Mar 17, 2026
$63,000
Sotheby's Motorsport
Condition: 2+
Mar 17, 2026
$81,900
Hagerty Marketplace
Condition: 3
Mar 17, 2026
$62,595
Gooding Christie's
Condition: 1-
Mar 5, 2026
$184,800
Sullivan Auctioneers
Condition: 3+
Mar 2, 2026
$10,505
Sullivan Auctioneers
Condition: 3
Mar 2, 2026
$77,550
Sullivan Auctioneers
Condition: 3+
Mar 2, 2026
$20,350
Sullivan Auctioneers
Condition: 2-
Mar 2, 2026
$17,875
Sullivan Auctioneers
Condition: 2-
Mar 2, 2026
$30,525
McCormick's
Condition: 3
Feb 20, 2026
$54,855
GAA Classic Cars
Condition: 1
Feb 19, 2026
$202,500
GAA Classic Cars
Condition: 2
Feb 19, 2026
$27,000
GAA Classic Cars
Condition: 2
Feb 19, 2026
$84,240
Bonhams Cars
Condition: 3+
Jan 29, 2026
$164,482
Bonhams Cars
Condition: 2
Jan 23, 2026
$100,800
Bonhams Cars
Condition: 3
Jan 23, 2026
$72,800
Barrett-Jackson
Condition: 1
Jan 19, 2026
$533,500
Barrett-Jackson
Condition: 3
Jan 19, 2026
$68,200
Barrett-Jackson
Condition: 2+
Jan 19, 2026
$187,000
Bring a Trailer
Condition: 2+
Dec 5, 2025
$201,500
Broad Arrow Auctions
Condition: 2+
Oct 31, 2025
$50,400
Remlinger Collector Car Auctions
Condition: 3
Oct 10, 2025
$20,790
Remlinger Collector Car Auctions
Condition: 3+
Oct 10, 2025
$10,379
Hagerty Marketplace
Condition: 2
Oct 9, 2025
$224,700
Hagerty Marketplace
Condition: 2-
Oct 9, 2025
$72,225
Hemmings
Condition: 2-
Oct 9, 2025
$69,300
See all 257 sales of Chevrolet Corvette cars from SCM’s Platinum auction database.
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